Meaning

Primary

Silence

Alternatives

Still, Quiet

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If you're lonely and quiet you'll be surrounded in silence.

静寂 is pretty advanced, so you'll mostly only see it used in literature to suggest a sense of profound silence.

Reading

せいじゃく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

赤ん坊の泣き声が静寂を破った。

The baby’s cry destroyed the silence.

Kanji Composition